Police have launched an urgent manhunt for the gunman who shot conservative commentator and influencer Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Wednesday. The shocking incident, which unfolded just as Kirk began a Q&A session with students, has left the campus and political world reeling.

Kirk, 31, was struck in the neck by a single bullet. Witnesses reported chaos as students

screamed and scrambled for safety. Disturbing footage circulated across social media within minutes, showing Kirk collapsing limp after the shot rang out.

Editor’s Note: The video showing the dramatic arrest of an elderly man at the scene is located at the end of this article. Read more below